Dairy Herd
With the cost of inflation impacting every corner of a dairy, the producer’s breeding strategy has been forced to become finetuned. More and more producers are keeping just enough replacements to fill the pipeline,.
A COVID-era policy is about to expire, changing the requirements for employers verifying the identity of their workers.
Nearly a year ago, dairy farmer Jamie Bansen received alarming news that the creamery her family ships milk to was on fire. Thankfully the McMinnville, Ore., creamery has since dusted off the ashes and began rebuilding.
With the mantra, ‘The best ideas are born out of collaboration,’ DFA offers a community that creates ideas to continue to help propel all avenues of dairy forward.
More than 5% of U.S. dairy herds closed their doors in 2021, but that was the slowest rate of decline in four years.
Like many dairies, Desperado Dairy and Du Brook Dairy had a difficult time retaining dependable workers. That changed in 2018, when the dairy teamed up with the Florence West Prison to help fill the vacant positions.
If any lessons were learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, it was how to walk on a tightrope while juggling various obstacles. Dairy CEOs spoke about how they managed challenges the last several years at IDFA Dairy Forum.
USDA is increasing its milk production forecast to be higher due to growth in the number of dairy cows.
At the 2022 Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Leadership Conference held in Elliot City, Md., three dairy producers openly shared what it’s like to work alongside family and manage employees.
Simple mathematics doesn’t always add up. For example, producers get a higher milk check and then they pay all the bills. Now, factor in rising inflation, and a profit at the end of the month isn’t always guaranteed.
The cross-cultural bond that agricultural producers share is cultivated and advanced by the Global Farmer Network.
Holstein springer values do not appear to be riding the same up-and-down waves of uncertainty that milk prices recently have.
It’s never too early, and certainly not too late, to develop a plan to address bovine pinkeye. But where do you start?
Veterinarians have at least eight options for doing a cesarean section (c-section) in cattle, but most rely on only one.
Friday continued a slow gain in the milk markets for the week.
Agriculture is a dangerous business, and dairy is no exception. Knowing the high rate of both injuries and fatalities in agricultural operations, steps to make your dairy workplace safer is essential.
Trying to advise a client on how to properly manage the ventilation in a cow barn in weather like this can be challenging. Some days are wet, some snowing, some foggy, others sunny and unseasonably warm.
If the rising cost of feed offsets historically high milk prices, the signal to produce more milk could go unheeded.
Krysta Harden, President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council, today called on Congress and the administration to support a number of specific policy proposals that will help grow U.S. dairy exports.
Access to livestock drugs through over-the-counter (OTC) channels was curbed considerably starting in 2017. Soon, OTC antibiotics may no longer be available through traditional channels at all.
In the quest to find alternatives to antibiotics to fight disease in dairy calves, essential oils are the subject of a growing body of calf health research.
Dairy markets have seen their share of substantial price swings, but more so since the beginning of the year as milk futures moved to record highs. The recent weakness of dry whey may be cause for concern.
Gunfire was the result of a crime spree that spanned five rural Tulare County California dairies last week. Tips on what to do if your dairy has been robbed and how to develop and implement a farm security plan.
Providing anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin, can be beneficial during the early lactation period. Here’s why.
When dairy farmer Nate Chittenden learned that NYC’s mayor wants to ban chocolate milk in schools, he shook his head. Another politician pushing an agenda, but this time it touched home.
Tara Vander Dussen, also known as the New Mexico Milkmaid was the keynote closing speaker at the Maryland & Virginia’s Milk Producer Cooperative Association’s first-ever Leadership Conference.
Don’t let your farm be just another place to work. Instead, take time to create a positive experience and craft a wow culture for your employees.
How concerned are dairy producers about inbreeding in their own herd. Take our poll and weigh in on your concern levels.
During a time when feed costs are eating away at farmer’s profits, ration consistency and proper feed management practices are more important now than ever before.
The National Mall received a make-over earlier this month when the Association for Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) brought rural living to Washington D.C. - showcasing how innovation enables sustainability.